Durban July Race Day Betting Preview – Saturday, 5th July 2025

Published by World Sports Betting

The stage is set for one of the most prestigious and electrifying events on the South African sporting calendar — the Hollywoodbets Durban July. With twelve thrilling races on the card and an atmosphere unlike any other, Saturday at Greyville Racecourse promises to deliver top-class action, unforgettable moments, and massive betting opportunities.

Track Conditions & Setup

Venue: Greyville Racecourse
Surface: Turf (Polytrack for Races 1, 2 & 12)
Track Configuration: 2800m clockwise triangular circuit
Run-In: 430m – favours powerful finishers
Going: Good
False Rail:
- Turf: Races 3–6 = 7.5m
- Races 7–11 = 2.5m spur
Penetrometer Reading: 23
Weather Forecast: Sunny intervals with a 90% chance of rain (1–5mm). Highs of 24°C, and a gentle North-Easterly headwind (5–20kph)

Race Times

First Race: 11:45 AM
Final Race: 7:40 PM
Feature Races:
- MAGICAL ZULU KINGDOM 2200 (G3)
- DURBAN GOLD VASE (G3)
- SPLASHOUT GOLDEN SLIPPER (G2)
- OMODA GOLDEN HORSESHOE (G2)
- Hollywoodbets DURBAN JULY (G1)
- RIDGEMONT GARDEN PROVINCE STAKES (G1)
- POST MERCHANTS (G3)

🔥 WSB Top Selections to Watch

Race 1 – Wings Of Josephine
Trainer: G S Kotzen | Jockey: B Marx-Jacobson
Comes in fit and in form. Her recent Poly run was promising — a strong each-way chance.

Race 3 – The Equator
Trainer: A P Peter | Jockey: W Kennedy
A big unknown but full of promise. Missed a Durban July entry after an interrupted prep. Stable say he’s working very very well.

Race 4 – Shoot The Rapids
Trainer: F Robinson | Jockey: G Lerena
A gritty stayer with strong form. Second in this very race last year and arrives in excellent shape.

Race 5 – Green Diamond
Trainer: S G Tarry | Jockey: G Lerena
Steps up in trip but oozes class. If she handles the distance, she’s a major player despite a wide draw.

Race 6 – Malmesbury Missile
Trainer: J S Snaith | Jockey: R Fourie
WSB part-owned and racing in our partner silks. Turned heads in the Gatecrasher and he’s fit and well. Big shout today!

Race 7 – Eight On Eighteen
Trainer: J S Snaith | Jockey: R Fourie
The hot favourite for the Durban July – a triple Grade 1 winner and WSB Cape Town Met champion. Has the pedigree, class, and turn of foot to overcome the weight and win this historic race.
👉 Read Full Race 7 Preview

Race 8 – Double Grand Slam
Trainer: J S Snaith | Jockey: A Fortune
3rd in this race last year and unlucky last time out. Huge potential to go two places better.

Race 9 – Buffalo Storm Cody
Trainer: A P Peter | Jockey: G Lerena
A sprinter with blinding pace – if he breaks well, he’ll be hard to catch.

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